Anyone in this city will tell you that H-town's the place to be, but now Forbes is putting a number on the Bayou City's cool factor.

Houston landed among the nation's 20 coolest cities, along with three other Texas locales, making the Lone Star State a pretty great place to call home.

The rankings were determined by each city's entertainment opportunities, recreational activities, abundance of local eateries, diversity, and the percentage of young people living in the middle of it all.

Take a look at the slideshow above to see where Houston ranks among the most happening spots across the country.